Tata Curvv vs Citroen Basalt Vision: Exterior Design Explained In Images
With both featuring a coupe-like sloping roofline, the two models are vowing to make SUV-coupe offerings a more mainstream choice among compact SUV buyers
Like many elements previously limited to the luxury segments, the mass-market automotive space in India is about to see the entry of coupe-styled SUVs as well. While we have known about the imminent arrival of the Tata Curvv for a long time, it will have a direct rival in style in the form of the Citroen Basalt. Both models are yet to make their production-ready debuts, but have been revealed as pre-production concepts. Let’s take a closer look at how these upcoming stylish compact SUVs compare in design:
Front
Both the Basalt and Curvv feature chunky bumpers with tall air dams and sleek grilles. However, the Citroen design has a more muscular look with the big headlights and rugged-looking front skid plate. Meanwhile, the Tata model has a sharper look with the angular housings and connected LED DRL light strip across the width of the bonnet.
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Side
In profile, both feature a coupe-like sloping roofline with thick cladding around the wheel arches. While the Citroen Basalt’s windowline drops towards the rear, the Tata Curvv has a rising beltline that connects to the windowline on the C-pillar in a sleeker sporty design. Here too, it’s the Curvv that has a more modern feel, especially with the flush-fitting door handles.
Both these coupe-styled compact SUVs are likely to have premium dual-tone alloy wheels, the Curvv will likely get the choice of larger 18-inch units. However, the design for the Citroen wheels look even sportier thanks to the multiple Y-shaped spokes.
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Rear
At the back, you can notice the upright stance of both the SUV-coupes. While both the Curvv and Basalt feature a high-positioned boot lid than the bonnet, it’s the former that has a connected LED taillight setup. The Citroen Basalt, on the other hand, gets rectangular-ish LED taillights as seen on other India-centric models from the French car brand. Both the carmakers are providing their SUV-coupes
